Christmas Countdown - 2013

snowflake22 · Apr 22, 2013

MerryCarey said:
I don't know what the laws are in Canada, but in the U.S., if you're an "employee at will" (I think was the term), not under a contract with specific terms, either the employer or the employee can quit with no reason required. I know this because Mr. was terminated some years ago for a health issue that required a couple months' recuperation, during which he couldn't do the work he was hired for. So they dumped him. We were going to take the employer to court until our lawyer explained the facts to us. It was a tough time.

This is slightly off-topic, but it still makes me seethe. When I was diagnosed with cancer in the 1980s, I had to immediately undergo a week's worth of tests at various medical centers to "stage" the cancer so doctors could plan its treatment, so I was away from the office for that workweek. When I got back, my boss's boss sat me down and said, "You know, we could terminate you for being absent more than three days without prior approval." I HAD notified them where I was and why. They didn't terminate me, but I was aghast at their tactlessness when I was still struggling with the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease. And they made me use vacation time for chemo days. Some people ...

That is infuriating & just plain wrong. Morally unacceptable. Sorry you went through that.

xx

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snowflake22 · Apr 22, 2013

gabulldawg said:
Brandi just came home and it looks like she had a bad Monday. I have begun to hate late semesters...that is when her life get stressful and then in turn mine does as well. All of her students cramming in extra credit at the last minute. The list goes on and on.. My hats are off to any and all teachers out there. They are truly special people. So we are going to pop open a good bottle of wine and order Indian cuisine. (not that we have to have booze to handle a bad day) but that is what is on the menu for tonight. We might get in the hot tub later then it's off to bed...If I don't get a chance to come back tonight I want to tell everyone to have a good evening and we have Monday over with finally!!!

Sorry that Brandi had a rough day. Sounds like you're taking extra good care of her tonight. Hope you guys can have a relaxing evening & unwind. Tomorrow will be better!!

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merrymistletoe · Apr 22, 2013

what essay contest are you in Star?

Dawg, I hope your evening w/ wifey is nice & she feels better.

everyone of y'all, thanks so much for your kind thoughtful words. I know I say it all the time but you guys are wonderful & amazing & so precious to me.

Merryc, I'm so sorry you had to endure that treatment during such a vulnerable time, God bless you friend!

I'll admit, some things that were said to me hurt & shocked me, but I will be ok. Maybe she was just getting her point across.

talk soon!

Christmasstar · Apr 22, 2013

shellie12 said:
Sorry am lost a little is this your house that your writing about ? or one your using but either way gookluck with it

sorry should have explained better...here is a link that will tell you all about it...
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dail...-ontario-couple-unloading-home-203112809.html

gabulldawg · Apr 22, 2013

We just got through eating our dinner it was so good and we both can barely keep our eyes open. I really hate to turn in before dark but we just might tonight. One of us will be getting up around midnight anyways with the boys. So I guess I will signoff here..Just wanted to tell those of you who are going through trials and tribulations that I have you in my prayers and things will get better. Those that are sick I hope you pull through as well. Goodnight Christmas buddies!

Christmasstar · Apr 22, 2013

gabulldawg said:
We just got through eating our dinner it was so good and we both can barely keep our eyes open. I really hate to turn in before dark but we just might tonight. One of us will be getting up around midnight anyways with the boys. So I guess I will signoff here..Just wanted to tell those of you who are going through trials and tribulations that I have you in my prayers and things will get better. Those that are sick I hope you pull through as well. Goodnight Christmas buddies!

I was that way last night, out cold by 8:30!

Christmasstar · Apr 22, 2013

Ahhhh spilled a little pop on my lap top and now space bar an letter n do not work. Turned it off and set it on its side , what else do I need to do to save it?

gabulldawg · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Ahhhh spilled a little pop on my lap top and now space bar an letter n do not work. Turned it off and set it on its side , what else do I need to do to save it?

Ahh Christmasstar,I wish I could tell you what to do. When I spilled chocolate milk on my laptop I had to take it to a computer store to have them restore it and basically put new keys on it. I hope someone can give you some advice and I hope it's not damaged!

made582 · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Ahhhh spilled a little pop on my lap top and now space bar an letter n do not work. Turned it off and set it on its side , what else do I need to do to save it?

Do you have a hair dryer with a cool setting? You can try using it to dry it out. Or a can of compressed air.

Do the keys seem to be sticking and not going down or are they going down fine and just not working?

Christmasstar · Apr 22, 2013

made582 said:
Do you have a hair dryer with a cool setting? You can try using it to dry it out. Or a can of compressed air.

Do the keys seem to be sticking and not going down or are they going down fine and just not working?

Using dryer, keys go down just do not work

made582 · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Using dryer, keys go down just do not work

I hope it helps!!!!

If the keys go down, the only other thing I know is to take it apart and try to clean the contacts with rubbing alcohol.

xmas365 · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
caninemom.....

Beautiful.

xmas365 · Apr 22, 2013

merrymistletoe said:
Hubby & I had discussed my working already & had decided if it worked out over the next 2 months, I should quit. (financially speaking)

my boss & I are friends also so I know it wasn't easy for her. I love her very much! she had no objection to my filing for unemployment & said she would not give any negative feedback there either.

please pray for me, this is hard!

I am sorry, I will keep you in my thoughts.

xmas365 · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
this is a picture of the living room in the house I am sending that essay in to try and win...

picture this decorated for Christmas? It will look so beautiful!

I was thinking Christmas decorations first thing when I saw the picture. cheesy Good luck!!!

HomemakinGirl · Apr 22, 2013

gabulldawg said:
Oh I know about the flavored coffee creamers. Around Christmas I get the pumpkin spice and a lot of the other ones...I don't even drink coffee except at the holidays...
My dad also had rules like your hubby does...and I remember in high school even we had to have jobs if we wanted a car. Looking back my dad could have bought us all new cars with cash if he wanted...Luckily he wanted to teach us good work ethics..I hated it then but am so grateful now..We all had used second hand cars but they were nice too. And we took care of em cause we worked for every penny of it! I hope your Dtr find a better job soon!

Gabulldawg, the limited edition holiday flavors are my favorite! I get so excited when they come out!!
My husband is always talking about teaching the kids good work ethics. I have three teenagers, the two oldest are driving already and my youngest just got her permit. We told them if they want to drive they have to work. Its good for them. I hope that one day they will look back like you have and appreciate it!!

xmas365 · Apr 22, 2013

Good evening,

First day back to work, day off tomorrow. Nothing else really going on.

Have a good night.

Christmasstar · Apr 22, 2013

Keys that do not work are 4 on top of letters and the 2 on the number pad ... Letters n and space bar everything else works

HomemakinGirl · Apr 22, 2013

shellie12 said:
COLOR=Blue]Hope she gets something sorted soon and a maybe a job she likes[/COLOR]

snowflake22 said:
She is in my thoughts, hope she finds something soon.

Xx

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Thank you!!!

HomemakinGirl · Apr 22, 2013

MerryCarey said:
I don't know what the laws are in Canada, but in the U.S., if you're an "employee at will" (I think was the term), not under a contract with specific terms, either the employer or the employee can quit with no reason required. I know this because Mr. was terminated some years ago for a health issue that required a couple months' recuperation, during which he couldn't do the work he was hired for. So they dumped him. We were going to take the employer to court until our lawyer explained the facts to us. It was a tough time.

This is slightly off-topic, but it still makes me seethe. When I was diagnosed with cancer in the 1980s, I had to immediately undergo a week's worth of tests at various medical centers to "stage" the cancer so doctors could plan its treatment, so I was away from the office for that workweek. When I got back, my boss's boss sat me down and said, "You know, we could terminate you for being absent more than three days without prior approval." I HAD notified them where I was and why. They didn't terminate me, but I was aghast at their tactlessness when I was still struggling with the diagnosis of a life-threatening disease. And they made me use vacation time for chemo days. Some people ...

MerryCarey, I'm so sorry that you had to go through that (((hugs)))

made582 · Apr 22, 2013

Christmasstar said:
Keys that do not work are 4 on top of letters and the 2 on the number pad ... Letters n and space bar everything else works

Just keep using them. If the contacts have just been coated with the pop, it may wear off.

Also have you tried using both ends of the space bar? Most of them have a contact on both sides. So if one side stops working the other side sometimes will still work.